TL;DR
- Xur is located in Winding Cove, EDZ until weekly reset on Tuesday
- Monte Carlo auto rifle offers melee-focused gameplay with damage stacking
- Hunter and Warlock armor pieces provide superior stat distributions this week
- Exotic engram purchases are class-specific and limited to one per week
- Complete Xenology quest for Exotic Cipher to unlock additional gear
Destiny 2’s mysterious exotic merchant Xur has returned with fresh inventory for Guardians seeking powerful gear upgrades. His weekend appearances remain a cornerstone of the game’s loot acquisition system, offering both veteran and new players access to coveted Exotic equipment.
Weekly Update: Xur concluded his previous visit on September 10 and has now reappeared for the September 17-21 timeframe with new offerings.
During Season of the Lost, Xur significantly expanded his merchandise selection beyond traditional Exotic weapons and armor. He now carries curated Legendary firearms and complete armor sets, providing additional options for players building their ideal loadouts. With Trials of Osiris active this weekend, his inventory could contain crucial pieces for competitive play.
Navigate to the northern cliff area in Winding Cove where Xur awaits beside a wrecked Fallen spacecraft.
To locate Xur efficiently, fast travel to the Winding Cove transmat zone in the EDZ. Mount your sparrow and proceed northward, veering left to ascend the highway ramp. At the curve, spot the cavern entrance in the rock formation and follow it upward to the plateau where a crashed Fallen Skiff serves as Xur’s temporary outpost, protected by Fallen combatants.
Xur maintains a consistent weekly schedule, materializing in the solar system each Friday at 10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern following the daily reset. His precise landing coordinates remain unpredictable until arrival, with potential locations including the Tower Hangar, Nessus’s Watcher’s Grave, or the EDZ’s Winding Cove region. His stock rotates completely every week, making weekend visits essential for collectors and min-maxers. The merchant remains accessible from Friday through the following Tuesday’s weekly reset at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET before departing.
Xur’s featured exotic weapon this week is the Monte Carlo auto rifle, a versatile firearm that excels in aggressive playstyles. This weapon provides stacking damage enhancements from both firearm eliminations and melee takedowns, encouraging close-quarters combat engagements.
Monte Carlo transforms into a dominant force when paired with melee-focused builds, delivering exceptional performance across both PvE and PvP activities.
For class-specific exotic armor, Hunters can acquire the Liar’s Handshake gauntlets that enhance melee capabilities. Titans have access to the Helm of Saint-14 helmet, providing crucial defensive utilities. Warlocks can obtain the Claws of Ahamkara gauntlets that expand melee charge capacity.
While this week’s Liar’s Handshake roll lacks optimal stat distribution, the exotic perk remains valuable for arcstrider builds.
Helm of Saint-14 proves invaluable in high-difficulty PvE content where overwhelming enemy numbers threaten survival.
Claws of Ahamkara enable Warlocks to unleash additional melee attacks, increasing ability uptime and damage output.
Advanced Tip: Monte Carlo synergizes exceptionally well with Titan’s Sunbreaker subclass and Hunter’s Arcstrider, creating powerful melee-focused combat loops. The weapon’s Markov Chain perk not only boosts damage but also gradually refills your melee ability energy, allowing for nearly continuous ability usage in suitable engagements.
Xur’s Legendary weapon selection this week includes moderate rather than exceptional offerings. The Seventh Seraph Carbine auto rifle provides competent PvP performance due to its range-enhancing traits, though it falls short of top-tier performance. Similarly, the Frozen Orbit sniper rifle comes equipped with Surplus and Box Breathing perks—serviceable for PvE content and acceptable in PvP, but lacking the coveted god roll status.
For Legendary armor, Xur presents the complete Black Armory collection: Annealed Shaper for Warlocks, Woven Firesmith for Hunters, and Forged Machinist for Titans. The Warlock set contains multiple respectable stat distributions, while the Hunter ensemble features several exceptional components. Titan pieces deliver average performance at best, with stat spreads that may not justify the investment for optimized builds.
Common Mistake: Many players overlook the importance of checking armor stat totals before purchasing. Always inspect the mobility, resilience, and recovery values to ensure they align with your build requirements rather than making impulse purchases based solely on appearance or set completion.
Optimization Strategy: For Hunters, focus on acquiring pieces with high mobility and recovery. Warlocks should prioritize recovery and discipline rolls, while Titans benefit most from resilience and recovery combinations. The Black Armory sets generally favor PvE stat distributions over PvP optimization.
Beyond his standard inventory, Xur provides additional acquisition methods for exotic gear. He sells an exotic engram guaranteed to decode into an exotic not currently in your collection. Critical reminder: you may purchase only one engram weekly, and it’s class-specific—ensure you buy with the correct character if targeting specific armor pieces.
The Xenology quest offers another exotic acquisition path, rewarding an Exotic Cipher upon completion. This valuable currency enables purchases of additional exotics from either Xur or the Monument to Lost Lights in the Tower. Completion requires either finishing Strikes or achieving victories in Gambit and Crucible matches.
Time Management: The Xenology quest typically requires 2-3 hours to complete through Strike playlists or 4-5 hours via Crucible/Gambit depending on win rates. Plan your session accordingly to maximize efficiency.
Pro Tip: For players with limited time, focusing on Vanguard Strikes provides the most consistent completion method, while skilled PvP players may prefer Crucible for potentially faster completion.
When evaluating Xur’s offerings, prioritize items that fill gaps in your collection or provide stat combinations that enhance your current build. Monte Carlo represents this week’s standout item, particularly for players who enjoy aggressive, melee-integrated combat styles. The Hunter and Warlock armor pieces offer the best value for stat-focused players.
For comprehensive gear strategies beyond Xur, consult our Weapons Unlock guide for weapon mastery techniques.
Understanding class synergies is crucial—check our Class Guide for advanced buildcrafting approaches that complement Xur’s weekly selections.
Action Checklist
- Fast travel to Winding Cove EDZ and navigate to northern cliff area
- Purchase Monte Carlo if missing from collection or for melee builds
- Inspect Hunter/Warlock armor stat rolls for build enhancements
- Buy exotic engram with your main character class
- Pick up Xenology quest and complete through preferred activity
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